Man arrested in connection with five burglaries in Moneymore

A man charged in connection with a burglary in Moneymore, is being questioned over five burglaries in the village, Mid Ulster MLA Ian McCrea has said.

The DUP assembly man said has received a further update on the arrest.

“I have been informed today that regarding the male who was charged in relation to an offence in the Moneymore area and that he has also been arrested in connection with five of the burglaries that took place in the village.

“This is welcome news and good to see the joint efforts of the police, council and the community coming together.”

CCTV cameras were recently put in the village after the recent spate of burglaries and break-ins.